Award Recipients

Our award recipients set the standard for community involvement. Their active involvement demonstrates that they are truly responsible members of our community; active in making our community stronger. Their participation demonstrates a deep respect of all the varied people, beings, and our environment that encompass Monterey and Santa Cruz counties. That respect and responsible conduct makes the following individuals, corporations, foundations, and youth the leaders in our community. We salute them and are honored by their contributions.

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Outstanding Philanthropist
  • 2009 Peggy Bates
  • 2008 Mrs. Beverly Hamilton
  • 2007 Mr. Richard and Mrs. Mary Solari
  • 2006 Mr. Andy and Mrs. Phyllis D’Arrigo
  • 2005 Mr. George Couch, III
  • 2004 Mr. Robert and Mrs. Patricia Chapman
  • 2003 Mr. Jack and Dr. Peggy Downs Baskin
  • 2002 Mr. and Mrs. Homer Hayward
  • 2001 Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Haber
  • 2000 Mr. and Mrs. Hilton Bialek
  • 1999 Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Morian
  • 1998 Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Harden/Fdn.
  • 1997 Mr. and Mrs. William M. Chapman/Fdn
  • 1996 Mr. and Mrs. Basil E. Mills
  • 1995 Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Steel, Jr.
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Peggy Bates
Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation
  • 2009 Fisherman's Grotto
  • 2008 KSMS-TC Univision
  • 2007 Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital
  • 2006 Fenton and Keller
  • 2005 Driscoll Strawberries
  • 2004 Granite Rock
  • 2003 Mills, Inc.
  • 2002 The Don Chapin Company
  • 2001 Slautterback Corporation
  • 2000 Tanimura and Antle
  • 1997 Pebble Beach Company
  • 1996 Household Credit
  • 1995 Granite Construction Company
  • 1994 Household Credit

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Chris Shake of Fisherman's Grotto

Outstanding Philanthropic Foundation
  • 2009 Robert and Audrey Talbott Foundation
  • 2008 Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County
  • 2007 Barnet Segal Charitable Trust
  • 2006 Borina Foundation
  • 2005 Dunspaugh-Dalton Foundation
  • 2004 William McCaskey Chapman and Adeline Dinsmore Chapman Foundation
  • 2003 Harden Foundation
  • 2002 Catherine L. and Robert O. McMahon Foundation
  • 2001 David and Lucille Packard Foundation
  • 1999 Community Foundation for Monterey County
  • 1998 Monterey Peninsula Foundation
  • 1993 Community Foundation for Monterey County
  • 1992 Harden Foundation
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Ron Parravano of Robert and
Audrey Talbott Foundation
Outstanding Philanthropic Service Organization
  • 2009 Omega Nu Santa Cruz
  • 2008 Rotary Club of Seaside
  • 2007 Castroville Rotary
  • 2006 Rotary Club of Scotts Valley
  • 2005 Hermana
  • 2004 Monterey Rotary Club
  • 2003 Japanese American Citizens League JACL) of the Monterey Peninsula
  • 2002 Salinas Rotary Club
  • 2001 Monterey Peninsula Volunteer Services
  • 2000 Carmel-by-the-Sea Rotary
  • 1999 Yellow Brick Road
  • 1998 Monterey Rotary Sunrise Club
  • 1997 Kiwanis Club of Monterey
  • 1996 Yellow Brick Road Thrift Shop
  • 1995 Soroptimist International Carmel Bay
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Janet Krassow of Omega Nu Santa Cruz
Outstanding Philanthropic Young Adult
  • 2009 Rachel Osias
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Rachel Osias
Outstanding Philanthropic Youth
  • 2009 Carolyn Yoon
  • 2008 Amy Kroll
  • 2007 Terrin Eisemann
  • 2006 Jehan Brunton
  • 2005 Molly Leach
  • 2004 Ilang Guiroy
  • 2003 Elizabeth Eichorn
  • 2002 Amy Hamilton and Sarah Leach
  • 2001 Eric Mueller
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Carolyn Yoon